2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup

[goinmerry]

Playing all healthy,? the chance of winning the title is really high for SMB.

The power combo of Romeo and CJ with Fajardo and Mo' adding Santos to complete the power 5 for me personally.
coming off the bench, there's still the big 3 of Lassiter, Cabagnot and Ross.

If the topic is about playing all healthy, I'll go with BGSM or Magnolia.

Let's face the fact here. SMB is not the way before. Aging hitting them up. I hope no criticism from the die-hard SMB fans here that just looking at the names instead of status. We have different views.

But personally, I like Phoenix, ROS, or TNT to reach the final or be a champion this conference for a change.

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[Russlenat]

Playing all healthy,? the chance of winning the title is really high for SMB.

The power combo of Romeo and CJ with Fajardo and Mo' adding Santos to complete the power 5 for me personally.
coming off the bench, there's still the big 3 of Lassiter, Cabagnot and Ross.

If the topic is about playing all healthy, I'll go with BGSM or Magnolia.

Let's face the fact here. SMB is not the way before. Aging hitting them up. I hope no criticism from the die-hard SMB fans here that just looking at the names instead of status. We have different views.

But personally, I like Phoenix, ROS, or TNT to reach the final or be a champion this conference for a change.

Let's give them one more season, they had an early exit last season but that is because JMF was injured and he was not able to play, this season, he is healthy and Romeo is healthy as well, I think after this season we can make a conclusion whether they are still the best team or not anymore.

[Viscore]

I like to ask, I'm browsing at the official website of the PBA, but until now there's still no schedule.

Had they finalize the schedule already, or they are still waiting for the final approval of the IATF?
Please share your knowledge for anyone who knows the current status.

[Russlenat]

I like to ask, I'm browsing at the official website of the PBA, but until now there's still no schedule.

Had they finalize the schedule already, or they are still waiting for the final approval of the IATF?
Please share your knowledge for anyone who knows the current status.

We might see the resumption of the season next week.

As per the latest update, https://pba.ph/news/pba-bacolor-journey-week-one-sked-out-tuesday.

Either a tripleheader on Wednesday or a doubleheader on Thursday kicks off the tournament restart at the DHVSU gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

No schedule is listed for now, but they will likely to resume next week, so just a little patient for now.

[Fredomago]

I like to ask, I'm browsing at the official website of the PBA, but until now there's still no schedule.

Had they finalize the schedule already, or they are still waiting for the final approval of the IATF?
Please share your knowledge for anyone who knows the current status.

We might see the resumption of the season next week.

As per the latest update, https://pba.ph/news/pba-bacolor-journey-week-one-sked-out-tuesday.

Either a tripleheader on Wednesday or a doubleheader on Thursday kicks off the tournament restart at the DHVSU gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

No schedule is listed for now, but they will likely to resume next week, so just a little patient for now.

We need to wait for some days and we will see the game resuming back. All of us here are excited to see our favorite teams playing again though for sure there are also lots of our kabayans who are waiting for the gambling side..

needs a little more patience as there's still no schedule but like what the post above, they are setting up  2 or 3 games in this coming resume.

More chance to place our bets and see if we will be lucky. Good luck in Advance!

[Yamifoud]

PBA season is very crucial now, that's why they added some protocol to ensure the success of the season.

With this news below, one person who gets infected with covid-19, it could potentially result to the stoppage of the season.

Covid cases in six PBA teams will force stoppage of season

THE PBA will be implementing additional protocols in the conduct of the 2021 Philippine Cup semi-bubble in Pampanga.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league has required teams to undergo antigen testing on the morning of each game once the season resumes at the Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

This is in addition to the weekly RT-PCR testing every Monday that is being conducted since the start of the conference.

[harizen]

IMO, if Kiefer would just leave his team, I think they should not let him play anymore as he is not fully dedicated and he will not give his best since he will save his energy to the B league, also, there's a big risk that he will be injured and his dream might be compromised.

You have a point there but if NLEX will make a good rally this conference, I'm expecting Kiefer will give his full responsibility and commitment to the team. As mentioned in the article I shared recently, Kiefer can catch up with the team if NLEX will pass the elimination round.

NLEX by far is not expected to make at least in the playoffs by many, I believed. But if they will make it, Kiefer should not play relax but go all-in to somehow compensate his teammate's efforts that push forward. Unless he doesn't care for it or has no choice because of his future stint on Japan's B League although I'm sure he doesn't have that kind of personality.

[carlisle1]

Playing all healthy,? the chance of winning the title is really high for SMB.

The power combo of Romeo and CJ with Fajardo and Mo' adding Santos to complete the power 5 for me personally.
coming off the bench, there's still the big 3 of Lassiter, Cabagnot and Ross.

If the topic is about playing all healthy, I'll go with BGSM or Magnolia.

Let's face the fact here. SMB is not the way before. Aging hitting them up. I hope no criticism from the die-hard SMB fans here that just looking at the names instead of status. We have different views.

But personally, I like Phoenix, ROS, or TNT to reach the final or be a champion this conference for a change.

Not sure but yes we do have our own opinion about that,
as I believe that those mentioned names if they are all healthy this coming resume can still make a good damage, JMF still the domination

we know his capabilities, then added to that is Romeo and Perez which both have the characteristic of an assassins.

we all free what to say as what we believe hahaha..

[Yamifoud]

Playing all healthy,? the chance of winning the title is really high for SMB.

The power combo of Romeo and CJ with Fajardo and Mo' adding Santos to complete the power 5 for me personally.
coming off the bench, there's still the big 3 of Lassiter, Cabagnot and Ross.

If the topic is about playing all healthy, I'll go with BGSM or Magnolia.

Let's face the fact here. SMB is not the way before. Aging hitting them up. I hope no criticism from the die-hard SMB fans here that just looking at the names instead of status. We have different views.

But personally, I like Phoenix, ROS, or TNT to reach the final or be a champion this conference for a change.

Not sure but yes we do have our own opinion about that,
as I believe that those mentioned names if they are all healthy this coming resume can still make a good damage, JMF still the domination

we know his capabilities, then added to that is Romeo and Perez which both have the characteristic of an assassins.

we all free what to say as what we believe hahaha..

JMF is not 100% yet, he is still playing with some limited minutes, but with this delayed resumption of the PBA, I think he enjoyed more practice that would eventually prepare him when the season starts. According to the news, it will start this week, so let's wait for that. Actually, I'm consistently checking the betting odds too but I could not find any available odds, so that means the schedule is not final yet.

[mirakal]

Playing all healthy,? the chance of winning the title is really high for SMB.

The power combo of Romeo and CJ with Fajardo and Mo' adding Santos to complete the power 5 for me personally.
coming off the bench, there's still the big 3 of Lassiter, Cabagnot and Ross.

If the topic is about playing all healthy, I'll go with BGSM or Magnolia.

Let's face the fact here. SMB is not the way before. Aging hitting them up. I hope no criticism from the die-hard SMB fans here that just looking at the names instead of status. We have different views.

But personally, I like Phoenix, ROS, or TNT to reach the final or be a champion this conference for a change.

Not sure but yes we do have our own opinion about that,
as I believe that those mentioned names if they are all healthy this coming resume can still make a good damage, JMF still the domination

we know his capabilities, then added to that is Romeo and Perez which both have the characteristic of an assassins.

we all free what to say as what we believe hahaha..

JMF is not 100% yet, he is still playing with some limited minutes, but with this delayed resumption of the PBA, I think he enjoyed more practice that would eventually prepare him when the season starts. According to the news, it will start this week, so let's wait for that. Actually, I'm consistently checking the betting odds too but I could not find any available odds, so that means the schedule is not final yet.

Yes, he didn't play his usual minutes, I think he hasn't played 20 minutes yet in a single guy, it's just unfortunate that we cannot find his statistics due ot the PBA's official website lack of update. https://pba.ph/players/june-mar-fajardo

Slowly, he will regain his strength and though he only played with limited minutes now, his contribution is still big, that's what matters for now and I hope the recovery will continue so we will see the old Kraken back.

[Fredomago]

Yes, he didn't play his usual minutes, I think he hasn't played 20 minutes yet in a single guy, it's just unfortunate that we cannot find his statistics due ot the PBA's official website lack of update. https://pba.ph/players/june-mar-fajardo

Slowly, he will regain his strength and though he only played with limited minutes now, his contribution is still big, that's what matters for now and I hope the recovery will continue so we will see the old Kraken back.

With the death of his number one fan, I'm sure the impact still inside him, though the good thing is both him and Romeo are now taking practices with the whole team, we will expect them to play.

Slowly but surely if this two players will contribute the way they used to bring to this team, it's tough for every opponents, big easy inside while speed outside, plus those players that will help them chase for the win in every game that they've got.

We will see more actions when the final day of resume happened.

[Viscore]

Yes, he didn't play his usual minutes, I think he hasn't played 20 minutes yet in a single guy, it's just unfortunate that we cannot find his statistics due ot the PBA's official website lack of update. https://pba.ph/players/june-mar-fajardo

Slowly, he will regain his strength and though he only played with limited minutes now, his contribution is still big, that's what matters for now and I hope the recovery will continue so we will see the old Kraken back.

With the death of his number one fan, I'm sure the impact still inside him, though the good thing is both him and Romeo are now taking practices with the whole team, we will expect them to play.

Slowly but surely if this two players will contribute the way they used to bring to this team, it's tough for every opponents, big easy inside while speed outside, plus those players that will help them chase for the win in every game that they've got.

We will see more actions when the final day of resume happened.

I hope the top teams now in the standing are ready for this. Not only Romeo but the original starters of the SMB, they still have  a healthy Cabagnot, Chris Ross, and Lassiter, and of course, who would forget ArWIND Santos who also played a vital role of the team's succcess.

CJ Perez has only become a bonus since he is not the main option for now, but he is okay with the role as eventually when the starters retire, he will have more time to shine.

[bisdak40]

I hope the top teams now in the standing are ready for this. Not only Romeo but the original starters of the SMB, they still have  a healthy Cabagnot, Chris Ross, and Lassiter, and of course, who would forget ArWIND Santos who also played a vital role of the team's succcess.

CJ Perez has only become a bonus since he is not the main option for now, but he is okay with the role as eventually when the starters retire, he will have more time to shine.

Seems you are not of Arwind Santos mate, hehe.

Yeah, SMB's death squad is still very lethal even if all of them are above 30s and I'm expecting that there will be some impact on Junemar's play on what happened to his mother, he might not say it but I'm sure it has some effect.

Covid cases in six PBA teams will force stoppage of season

Another thing ^^ that they stipulated in the manifest/contract on the Pampanga resumption, IMO covid in six teams is too much already. Even if it is in only four teams, they can cancel the season already.

[Viscore]

I hope the top teams now in the standing are ready for this. Not only Romeo but the original starters of the SMB, they still have  a healthy Cabagnot, Chris Ross, and Lassiter, and of course, who would forget ArWIND Santos who also played a vital role of the team's succcess.

CJ Perez has only become a bonus since he is not the main option for now, but he is okay with the role as eventually when the starters retire, he will have more time to shine.

Seems you are not of Arwind Santos mate, hehe.

Yeah, SMB's death squad is still very lethal even if all of them are above 30s and I'm expecting that there will be some impact on Junemar's play on what happened to his mother, he might not say it but I'm sure it has some effect.

I still like him but I know he is so arrogant but that's alright as long as he gives his best to contribute and still makes SMB the best team in the league.
Some people hates him but we can't deny his talent, not only his shot selection but his defense as well.

Covid cases in six PBA teams will force stoppage of season

Another thing ^^ that they stipulated in the manifest/contract on the Pampanga resumption, IMO covid in six teams is too much already. Even if it is in only four teams, they can cancel the season already.

Eventually, it will reach the number of infections if they will not be able to monitor it well, the virus spread very fast, so they should not allow anyone to get infected with the virus and just make sure all the protocol are properly followed and put a serious sanctions for the violators.

[goinmerry]

they still have  a healthy Cabagnot, Chris Ross, and Lassiter,

These guys are healthy but now showing signs of lack of athleticism especially Marcio Lassiter and Alex Cabagnot.

That's the point why they sign Romeo and CJ Perez to fill the slots of these two once retirement came. Since SMB can do everything about trades, it becomes possible for them to solve their future problem right away. Influence at its finest lol.

who would forget ArWIND Santos who also played a vital role of the team's succcess.

+1 for you.

I didn't notice that lol.

[agustina2]

IMO covid in six teams is too much already. Even if it is in only four teams, they can cancel the season already.

I agree with you. I even think 3 teams is enough to call it over. 3 teams can already give a long delay for the continuation of the season since their games will be a delay. As the usual quarantine period is 14 days, that's a long period.

If things go on like that, why not PBA just rest for a year or two to save cost. Don't mind the entertainment part as there are other sports as well that Filipino fans can watch and these people will understand that the temporary rest of PBA is necessary.

[Russlenat]

IMO covid in six teams is too much already. Even if it is in only four teams, they can cancel the season already.

I agree with you. I even think 3 teams is enough to call it over. 3 teams can already give a long delay for the continuation of the season since their games will be a delay. As the usual quarantine period is 14 days, that's a long period.

If things go on like that, why not PBA just rest for a year or two to save cost. Don't mind the entertainment part as there are other sports as well that Filipino fans can watch and these people will understand that the temporary rest of PBA is necessary.

That's easy to say for us but the PBA players have to make a living and they need to feed their families.

Maybe the PBA organization sees it, that's why they still want to continue the season in a semi-bubble format. I don't know why only in the Philippines do we struggle, but in other countries, basketball leagues are ongoing, even in America which has the highest rate of infection.

[agustina2]

IMO covid in six teams is too much already. Even if it is in only four teams, they can cancel the season already.

I agree with you. I even think 3 teams is enough to call it over. 3 teams can already give a long delay for the continuation of the season since their games will be a delay. As the usual quarantine period is 14 days, that's a long period.

If things go on like that, why not PBA just rest for a year or two to save cost. Don't mind the entertainment part as there are other sports as well that Filipino fans can watch and these people will understand that the temporary rest of PBA is necessary.

That's easy to say for us but the PBA players have to make a living and they need to feed their families.

Maybe the PBA organization sees it, that's why they still want to continue the season in a semi-bubble format. I don't know why only in the Philippines do we struggle, but in other countries, basketball leagues are ongoing, even in America which has the highest rate of infection.

What about the normal citizens that are unemployed since the pandemic hits the country? PBA Players are still far more comfortable with their livings compare to them. They can at least handle 1-2 years of their self-resources. PBA is also not the one giving the salary to their players. The teams are the ones shouldering the salary. PBA also gives continuous salaries to their staff and employees as supports during pandemic. If PBA will just shoulder those until the country situation becomes good then they will not lose Php72 million per bubble. In the worst case, if PBA will still continue the bubble operation, in 1-2 years, the players you are talking about will suffer in the future.

And what if teams are having a Covid situation on a regular basis, the delays will just continue and the conference will never end. They are still paying for facilities and hotels even there's a delay. Once the situation got eased, that's the best time to continue operating.

But don't worry my statement can't be applied now because they are 100% ready for the comeback. It's just that continuous delay sucks if ever at least 3 teams will have a Covid situation. Better to stop the conference rather than continue if that happened. The difference here in PH compare to other countries like the USA that are now returning to normal on their sports is the availability of the vaccines.

[bisdak40]

The difference here in PH compare to other countries like the USA that are now returning to normal on their sports is the availability of the vaccines.

I don't think vaccine availability is the problem here in PH because here in my place, there is a substantial supply of vaccines, it's only the people who are hesitant to be vaccinated. Got mine already but there are a lot of people (mostly not working in a company) who refuse to be vaccinated due to some news that they read on social media. 

BTW, we have 3 games for tomorrow but I'm only betting on the SMB vs Dyip game.

My pick, SMB -14.5 @1.91, boosted.

[harizen]

Just saw on my newsfeed that PBA will now resume the All-Filipino Cup tomorrow.

And I think the game schedule was modified. Even games are mostly triple-headers, there are no back-to-back games which is good as teams can rest a day before a match. Only the NorthPort Batang Pier will not have games this week in accordance with the health and safety protocols of the league.

Hoping there will be no more interruptions so that the conference will now run smoothly.